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Life is a Cabaret ol' chum! Michelle Williams takes bow on opening preview night of her debut Broadway musical

PUBLISHED: 02:50 EST, 24 March 2014 | UPDATED: 15:47 EST, 24 March 2014

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It is one of the world's most famous musicals.

But Michelle Williams seemed to have passed the challenge of her first ever night on Broadway with flying colours as she took a bow at the end of her performance of Cabaret.

The blonde wore a look of smug satisfaction as she addressed the crowd at the end of her thrilling performance.

Bow wow: Michelle Williams seemed to have astounded the audience on her first preview night of her Broadway debut in Cabaret on Sunday

The Oscar nominated actress hardly took on an easy role for her big debut either, as she is playing lead character Sally Bowles, the role made famous by Liza Minelli in the 1972 movie version.

But the My Week with Marilyn star pulled off one of her best performances yet in the musical extravaganza, which is set in 1931 Berlin as the Nazis are rising to power.

It was no mean feat, for the the 33-year-old had to roll back the years to play a character who is 14 years younger on the stage.

Luckily she had big name assistance to help her through, as flamboyant Scots heartthrob Alan Cumming was returning to the production as the Emcee character.

Good job if you can get it: Michelle's character gets to sit down on numerous occasions during the big numbers

Not the easiest of debuts: She is is playing lead character Sally Bowles, the role made famous by Liza Minelli

All change: No doubt the blonde bombshell enjoyed the numerous costume changes during the show

Big chest: At one point the My Week With Marilyn favourite sits on a trunk while singing a tune

However has a big name backer as she gets ready to start her quest, for Liza said she was looking forward to seeing the young pretender's interpretation.

She said: 'Michelle is a wonderful actress and I love Alan Cumming. I'm excited to see what they will do with the show and am sure it will be great!"with the show and am sure it will be great!'

The production is a a 24-week limited engagement, so no doubt fans will be falling over themselves to see the show at the uber trendy Studio 54 venue, which officially opens on April 24.

Life is a Cabaret ol' chum: And that was certainly the case during this thrilling production of the musical

Boa constricted: While it is an eye-catching adornment it does bring certain limitations in possible dance moves

Stand-up gal: She really stepped things up to the next level when she got to her feet

Cumming again: Flamboyant Scots heartthrob Alan is reprising his role as the Emcee in the production

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robertknight16, colton, United Kingdom, 1 hour ago

shame about the ugggly shoes

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Lisa28, Belfast, Ireland, 1 hour ago

Michelle is beautiful

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katie22, London, United Kingdom, 5 hours ago

she is a really talented actress, I am sure she will do Liza proud!

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Mickey, Snarkysville, United States, 8 hours ago

Sounds amazing, love to see it!

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Mickey, Snarkysville, United States, 8 hours ago

I liked her in OZ

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rhi-bo, Leicester, United Kingdom, 8 hours ago

Sally Bowles needs to be brunette!

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Celebwatcher, Manchester, 11 hours ago

Heartthrob Alan Cummings? Hardly DM. I didn't know Michelle could sing. I wonder why she kept her blonde hair for the role when every other actress has always had dark hair for the role?